Pilates in Paradise owner Christi Allen said she first met Winsor in 2003 in New York City at a seminar with Romana Kryzanowska, who trained with Joseph Pilates and took over his New York studio upon his death.

"It was so exciting to me to be able to work out side by side with Mari," Allen said." I had admired what she has done for our Pilates community, helping spread the good work of Pilates into millions of people's homes.

"Since that day, I dreamed of being able to bring Mari to Pilates in Paradise. Ten years later, I am thrilled to finally be able to share her expertise with everyone."

Mari opened her first Pilates studio in Los Angeles in 1990, and introduced her innovative signature workout, "dynamic sequencing," based on techniques developed by Joseph Pilates.

It didn't take long for musicians, professional athletes and celebrities to flock to her studio.

In 1992, she began studying with Kryzanowska, and less than a decade later released her first Pilates infomercial and the Winsor Pilates workout series, which have now sold more than 50 million copies.

From 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 18, is set aside for private lessons only. Saturday, Jan. 19, will feature private lessons from 8 to 11 a.m. and from 2 to 5 p.m., with a two-hour workshop set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Private lessons are $150. Duets are $120 per person; trios, $90 per person. The workshop fee is $50.

Space is limited. Contact Pilates in Paradise at 305-853-6559 to register.